2017 MICROORGANISMS AND THEIR EFFECTS ON MENTAL HEALTH

2017 MICROORGANISMS AND THEIR EFFECTS ON MENTAL HEALTH

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WILLIAM SHAW, PHD

Abnormally high numbers of microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract are often present in virtually every type of neurological and behavioral disorder including depression, OCD, and schizophrenia, autism, and ADHD. Certain species of Candida and Clostridia bacteria are especially prevalent. Autoimmunity to brain proteins induced by cross-reactive antibodies against Streptococcus bacteria has been implicated as a significant factor in Tourette’s syndrome, tic disorders, OCD, autism, and eating disorders. Tests and nutritional treatments available for these disorders will be discussed in detail.